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Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advice for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT+) people travelling abroad.

• Updated: 19 June 2023

New UKHSA data shows that sexually transmitted Shigella cases in England continue to occur at high levels, with over 2,500 diagnoses in 2025

• Updated: 26 March 2026

FCDO travel advice for Australia. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.

• Updated: 19 March 2026

• Warnings and insurance

  Global travel impacts due to escalation in the Middle East Escalation in…

• Entry requirements

  This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’…

• Safety and security

  Terrorism There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK…

• Health

  Before you travel check that: your destination can provide the healthcare…

• Getting help

  The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) cannot provide…

FCDO travel advice for Guatemala. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.

• Updated: 17 February 2026

FCDO travel advice for Moldova. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.

• Updated: 10 December 2025

FCDO travel advice for Romania. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.

• Updated: 18 February 2026

FCDO travel advice for Albania. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.

• Updated: 10 December 2025

FCDO travel advice for Malaysia. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.

• Updated: 19 March 2026

This guidance provides information and links to services and guidance for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals.

• Updated: 21 June 2016

FCDO travel advice for USA. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.

• Updated: 13 March 2026